Agnes Scott College is set to host a softball tournament in honor of former player Lauren Giddings who was murdered in Macon last June. Giddings graduated from Agnes Scott in 2006 with a degree in Political Science and more recently graduated from Mercer University’s School of Law. While at Agnes Scott, Giddings played on the varsity softball team for four years.
Former teammate Courtney Sotherland described Lauren in the following way; "At Agnes Scott, Lauren shined. As a player and teammate, Lauren brought life to every minute. As a friend, Lauren challenged us all to look inside ourselves and around in order to fully embrace life. Lauren's love for life was felt every minute you spent with her - from completing her signature ballerina twirl off of first base after every out to her eagerness and confidence to studying abroad in Bulgaria and joining their National Softball Team. Lauren's gift was for bestowing love, awareness and light unto all she encountered."
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Lauren "Beast" Giddings
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| Agnes Scott Softball 2003-2006 |
The tournament will be held March 3-4 at Oakhurst Field in Decatur. Teams competing in the tournament include Sewanee, Spelman, Wesleyan and Brenau. The tournament is free and open to the public.
Tournament Schedule:
Saturday March 3: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday March 4: 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. tie breaker